The DSM Composite Resins business unit is the European market leader in
unsaturated polyesters (UPE) and is the global market leader in sizings and
binders (DSM Neoxil), which are vital functional components that facilitate
the production of glass fiber reinforcements and enhance their performance.
DSM Composite Resins develops high quality UPE resins like Vinyl esters that
are used for the production of fiber-reinforced plastics or non-reinforced
filled products in end-use applications such as marine, tanks & pipes, cure in
place pipe, automotive and wind turbine blades. The launch of an innovative
new family of thermosetting resins; thermosetting urethane - TURANE resins -
have just been introduced to the market by DSM Composite Resins. This new
range of resins combines advanced properties with fast processing speed and
results in excellent mechanical and thermal resistance properties with
superior adhesion to fiber reinforcements..
DSM Composite Resins also has its own pan-European distribution Group
(Euroresins) with high technical and logistical services.
Strategy
The business unit aims to strengthen its European leadership by playing a
front-runner role in the composite resins industry to compete with aluminum
and steel composites. The group focuses on cost efficiency and innovation in
key drivers - like weight reduction, cosmetics and chemical resistance – this
guarantees continuous improvements in product portfolio, as well as
ground-breaking new developments in both existing and new markets. DSM
Composite Resins is expanding globally, especially in China, targeting high
added-value segments. DSM Neoxil is the global expert and portfolio player in
this segment, dedicated to the glass fiber industry.
